University of Alabama Women's Swimming & Diving

Personal Information Hometown: Milford Center, Ohio Education: Arizona, 2014 Spouse: Eric Birthday: March 17 Coaching Experience 2021-present: Alabama, Head Coach 2020-21: Alabama, Assistant Coach 2016-17: Ohio State, Volunteer Coach Playing Experience Mission Viejo Nadadores 2014-15: USA National Team 2010-14: University of Arizona Margo Geer has made an immediate and powerful impact on the Alabama swimming and diving program, including leading the Crimson Tide women to their highest national finish in program history and the men to their eighth-consecutive top-15 NCAA finish in her first season as head coach. A long-time member of the USA National Team, Margo Geer joined The University of Alabama’s coaching staff for the 2020-21 season and was elevated to head coach prior to the 2021-22 season. “We were fortunate to have an exceptional candidate right here in Tuscaloosa for this position and are thrilled to have Margo as our head coach,” UA Director of Athletics Greg Byrne said. “She has one of the most impressive lists of accolades, both at the collegiate and international level. I’ve known Margo for many years, and she is well-respected, talented and extremely hardworking.” “I am extremely excited to be the head coach of this great program,” Geer said. “Alabama is a very special place, and I have quickly come to love this team, the University, and the community since arriving on campus. There is so much talent and potential on this team, and the staff and I are fully comm

Personal Information Hometown: Blackpool, England Education: Florida State, 2013 Spouse: Ali Birthday: May 19 Coaching Experience 2023-present: Alabama, Associate Head Coach 2020-23: Northwestern, Associate Head Coach 2018-20: Northwestern, Assistant Coach 2016-18: Virginia Tech, Assistant Coach 2013-16: New Trier Swim Club, Head Coach 2011-13: New Trier Swim Club, Assistant Coach 2010-11: Florida State, Student Assistant Coach Playing Experience 2008-12: Florida State University Alabama swimming and diving head coach Margo Geer announced the addition of Andrew Hodgson on May 30, 2023. Hodgson joins the program with over 10 years of coaching experience. “We are very excited to welcome Andy and his wife Alison to Tuscaloosa," head coach Margo Geer said. "Andy stood out in our search as someone with great character, enthusiasm and passion for leading others. He is forward thinking in his approaches to coaching and recruiting, and he brings great experience at the NCAA and international levels. We are looking forward to sharing the deck with him.” “I am ecstatic to be joining Alabama swimming and diving," Hodgson said."The chance to be immersed in an elite championship culture at one of the most legendary universities in all of sports is something I am thrilled about. I want to thank Margo for providing me with this opportunity and I can't wait to give everything I have for the Crimson Tide. Roll Tide!” Northwestern (2018-23) Spent the last five seasons at Northwestern as an ass

Personal Information Education: UNC Wilmington, 1999, 2018 Spouse: April Children: Jason and Nathan Coaching Experience 2022-present: Alabama, Diving Coach 2...

A former Olympian Catie DeLoof joined the coaching staff in August of 2024. "Catie is an exceptional addition to our coaching staff," Geer said. "Her extensive experience in high-level competition, combined with her dedication and enthusiasm will undoubtedly make a positive impact on our program. Catie's passion for teaching the sport and developing skill and character has been evident from the beginning of this process. She is a great fit for this role, and we are thrilled to welcome her to the Tide!" DeLoof is an Olympic bronze medalist after helping Team USA's 4x100m freestyle relay team advance to the final before ultimately securing a third-place finish at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games. The 14-time All-American with Michigan continued her professional career as a member of the International Swimming League. "I am thrilled about the opportunity to join a great staff and work with such a talented group of athletes," DeLoof said. "I am excited to see what we can achieve together in and out of the water and continue building momentum for the program. Roll Tide!" 2024-Present Helped Alabama tally 33 All-American honors at the 2025 NCAA Championships, paced by a team-leading six honors from Cadence Vincent Saw 20 swimmers earn a spot at the 2025 NCAA Championships Under her tenure with the team, Alabama has had seven swimmers earn All-SEC accolades The women's team finished 15th at the 2025 NCAA Championships while the men's team placed 13th Athletic Career Tokyo Olympic Games

Personal Information Hometown: Johannesburg, South Africa Education: University of Iowa, 2011 Spouse: Mary Children: Liam and Oliver Coaching Experience 2023-present: Alabama, Assistant Coach 2022-23: Louisiana State, Assistant Coach 2019-22: Army Westpoint, Assistant Coach 2016-19: Iowa, Assistant Coach 2012-16: Iowa Flyers Swim Club, Assistant Coach Playing Experience 2007-11: Iowa Richard Salhus joined the Alabama coaching staff as an assistant swimming coach in September of 2023. "I am excited for Rich, his wife Mary and his two sons, Liam and Oliver, to be a part of the Crimson Tide," Margo Geer said. "Rich brings tremendous insight from his years of experience coaching at the collegiate and club levels, and great enthusiasm for developing student-athletes in all facets of life. Our team will benefit from Rich and all he brings both as a coach and as a person." "I want to express my gratitude to head coach Margo Geer for the incredible opportunity to be a part of the Crimson Tide family," Salhus said. "It is an honor to join such a remarkable team while representing a university that provides all the necessary resources to pursue championships. I am excited to share the pool deck with an outstanding staff and build great relationships with our student-athletes to help and support them in seeking excellence. Roll Tide!" LSU (2022-23) Assist coach for the Tigers for one season Helped coach the women’s team to its highest finish in 30 years at the NCAA Championships, placin

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